79R10593 E
By: Haggerty H.B. No. 965
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 965:
By: Bonnen C.S.H.B. No. 965
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a prohibition on the regulation of emissions from
certain residential water heaters.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 382, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 382.0275 to read as follows:
Sec. 382.0275. PROHIBITION ON COMMISSION ACTION RELATING TO
RESIDENTIAL WATER HEATERS. (a) In this section, "residential
water heater" means a water heater that:
(1) is designed primarily for residential use; and
(2) has a maximum rated capacity of 75,000 British
thermal units per hour (Btu/hr) or less.
(b) The commission may not adopt or enforce a rule,
determination, or order that relates to emissions from residential
water heaters.
(c) Any emission reductions related to residential gas
water heaters that the commission does not adopt because of
Subsection (b) shall be replaced by a requirement that will obtain
emission reductions from the same category.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2005.